Mitch McConnell congratulates Joe Biden on victory



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Late on Monday night, it became clear that Joe Biden is the next president of the United States since the Electoral College voted. As a result, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell finally congratulated Joe Biden on his victory.

“This morning, our country officially has a future president and a future vice president,” McConnell said during a Senate speech on Tuesday, reports CNN.

It also says:

– The Electoral College has given its opinion. Today, I would like to congratulate future President Joe Biden.

In the speech, McConnell also thanks Vice President Mike Pence and President Donald Trump.

“President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence deserve our thanks and gratitude for their tireless work and crucial roles,” he said.

Kamala Harris was acclaimed

Mitch McConnell also takes the opportunity to highlight Kamala Harris, the first female vice president of the United States.

– I would also like to congratulate the future Vice President, our colleague from California, Senator Harris. Regardless of our differences, all Americans can be proud that our country has an incoming vice president for the first time, says Mitch McConnell.

He concludes his speech hoping to “finish the next 36 days strong with President Trump.”

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